Your payment amount depends on:

• your council tax band
• any discounts/exemptions or reductions you receive to your council tax bill
• how many instalments you've chosen to pay (typically 10 or 12 monthly payments)
• your payment method and start date

To find your payment amount, you can either:

• sign in to your council tax account via your mygovscot myaccount (or register for a council tax account)
  
• check your paper council tax bill

Paying by Direct Debit

Direct Debit allows you to spread the cost from April to March and pay either:

• weekly
• every 2 weeks
• monthly on the 1st or 15th each month

To set up or change a Direct Debit, you need to sign into your council tax account via your mygovscot myaccount. Your account allows you to view your bill and your payments.

If you're moving into Fife or purchasing your first home here, you also need to fill out the moved into Fife, or have become liable for council tax in Fife for the first time online form to let us know.

Paying by debit or credit card

You can either:

• pay online
• call our 24-hour automated line on 03451 55 00 55

You'll need your council tax account number and debit or credit card details. Your account number can be found in your council tax account via your mygovscot myaccount or on your latest paper bill.

Paying by digital banking or standing order

You will need to give your bank the following information to pay funds directly into our bank account:

• sort code 83-22-37
• account number 00197596

You'll need your council tax account number as reference for your payment. This can be found in your council tax account via your mygovscot myaccount or on your latest paper bill.

Paying by Mobile Pay

Register for Mobile Pay to use your mobile to pay your council tax by debit/credit card.

You'll need your council tax account number and debit or credit card details, along with your mobile number. Your account number can be found in your council tax account via your mygovscot myaccount or on your latest paper bill.

Paying by cash or cheque payment

You can pay your bill at either:

• your nearest post office
• a PayPoint

You need your account number to pay at these locations. This can be found in your council tax account via your mygovscot myaccount or on your latest paper bill.